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U.N. Assembly votes to demand that Russia stops the war in Ukraine

By Edith M. Lederer, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press

The U.N. General Assembly has voted to demand that Russia stop its offensive in Ukraine and withdraw all troops, with nations from world powers to tiny island states condemning Moscow's actions.

WATCH: Pentagon postpones nuclear missile test in light of Russia’s high alert

By Associated Press

Kirby said the U.S. did not put its nuclear forces on higher alert in response to Putin's move, which the spokesman described as dangerous and unnecessary.

WATCH: Senate Republicans hold news conference on invasion of Ukraine

By Associated Press

Senate Republicans held a news conference Wednesday on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

International body says Russian Paralympians can only compete as ‘neutral’ athletes

By Stephen Wade, Associated Press

The International Paralympic Committee says Russians and Belarusians at the Winter Paralympics in Beijing will compete as “neutral athletes” because of their countries’ roles in the war against Ukraine.

WATCH: Blinken holds news briefing on Russia invasion of Ukraine

By Associated Press

Blinken this week will visit six European countries, including the Baltic states and Moldova, which are on particular edge as Russia intensifies its war in Ukraine.

WATCH: Sen. Lindsey Graham urges prosecution of claimed Russian war crimes

By Associated Press

A top U.S. senator said he will be introducing a resolution supporting Ukraine's case in international court claiming war crimes by Russia in its war against the Western-style democracy.

As Russia escalates Ukraine invasion, both sides ready for more talks

By Jim Heintz, Yuras Karmanau, Vladimir Isachenkov, Dasha Litvinova, Associated Press

Russia renewed its assault Wednesday on Ukraine's second-largest city in a pounding that lit up the skyline with balls of fire over populated areas, even as both sides said they were ready to resume talks aimed at stopping the new…

In blue and yellow, lawmakers show support for Ukraine at State of the Union

By Farnoush Amiri, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

Lawmakers gathered Tuesday at the heavily secured U.S. Capitol for President Joe Biden's first State of the Union address — some wearing blue and yellow ribbons and lapels in support of Ukraine — as attention turns from challenges at home…

WATCH: Biden banning Russia from U.S. airspace because of Ukraine

By Zeke Miller, David Koenig, Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

President Joe Biden announced Tuesday night in his State of the Union address that the U.S. is banning Russian flights from its airspace in retaliation for the invasion of Ukraine.

Film studios halt Russian opening of new releases, including ‘The Batman’

By Jake Coyle, Associated Press

Warner Bros. is halting the release of “The Batman” in Russia, just days before it was to open in theaters there, as Hollywood moved to cease distribution plans following the invasion of Ukraine.